promised land

• Ein Ort oder Zustand, in dem großes Glück, Erfolg oder die Erfüllung von Wünschen erwartet wird; oft metaphorisch für einen idealen Zustand oder Zielort verwendet. Der Begriff stammt aus der biblischen Landverheißung an Abraham und seine Nachkommen.

A place or situation where great happiness, success, or fulfillment is expected; often used metaphorically to refer to an ideal state or destination. The term originates from the biblical land promised by God to Abraham and his descendants.

1. Biblical Promised LandB2formal

   The land of Canaan, promised by God to Abraham and his descendants in the Bible.

   Verheißenes Land

   • Moses led the Israelites toward the Promised Land.
   • The Promised Land is described as a land flowing with milk and honey.
   • Joshua finally brought the people into the Promised Land.

2. Metaphorical ideal placeB2formal

   A place or situation where one expects to find happiness, success, or fulfillment.

   Gelobtes Land

   • For many immigrants, America was seen as the promised land of opportunity.
   • He viewed the new job as his promised land.
   • The valley was their promised land after years of drought.